New Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities Coming to Wauwatosa & Brown Deer
Milwaukee County Funding Comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Access to affordable rental housing in Wauwatosa and Brown Deer is the focus of two upcoming information sessions set for Monday, October 30, and Thursday, November 2. It’s part of the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan put forth by the Community Development Alliance (CDA) and adopted by Milwaukee County. A total of over 80 affordable rental units are being built at both locations. The plan’s goal is to advance racial equity by providing a quality affordable home for every Milwaukeean including its communities of color.
Representatives from the Milwaukee County Office of Equity and the Community Development Alliance (CDA) will give an overview of the locations, the units, and the steps required to become a renter.
WAUWATOSA
Monday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. North Avenue Marketplace located at 5900 W. North Avenue. Register here.
This session will provide details about rental units that will be under construction at 11500 W. Burleigh St. in Wauwatosa by local developer MSP Real Estate.
BROWN DEER
Thursday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Brown Deer Park Clubhouse located at 7835 N. Green Bay Ave. Register here.
This session will provide details about rental units that will be under construction at 4195 W. Bradley Rd. in Brown Deer by local developer Jewish Family Services.
For more information about the sessions or developments contact:
Read more about the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan at housingplan.org.
Community Resilience Imperative (CRI) Case Study
Through Authentic Community Engagement: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic for Deep Impact in Milwaukee - A Community Resilience Imperative (CRI) Case Study, readers will explore the impact of deep community engagement and power-sharing through forming the CRI during Milwaukee County's COVID-19 response.
At the outset of the pandemic, it was crucial to involve individuals with expertise and connections to communities impacted by health and racial inequalities in the County's efforts to address COVID-19-related care, prevention, and treatment. This helped bridge gaps, bring invaluable knowledge, enhance credibility, and facilitate trust-building between government and community.
The case study highlights the community-centered decision-making process, the real-time information exchange between the community and systems, and the significance of addressing racism and its effects when advancing health equity. Readers will gain insights and lessons for enhancing community partnerships and empowering Black and Brown populations in public health initiatives. Access the executive summary or read the full case study to see more of the Office of Equity's work.
Executive Summary Case Study